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LOT 1430
Achaemenid Bronze Jar
6TH-4TH CENTURY B.C.
5 1/2 in. (405 grams, 14 cm).
With a rounded body and carinated shoulder, everted rim and low circular foot.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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LOT 1430
Achaemenid Bronze Jar
Estimate £80 - 100€93 - 116 (for guidance only)$108 - 135 (for guidance only)
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Western Asiatic Bronze Blade
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
With a short tang and long blade with swept shoulders, raised midrib. 454 grams, 52.2 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
In the last ninety years, many such tanged blades have been considered coming from production centres of North-West Iran, like Amlash and Marlik, where similar specimens were found. Without context an accurate dating is impossible, but the shape recalls the rapiers of Bronze Age or Early Iron Age. -
Western Asiatic Stone Panel Fragment with Horse
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Carved rectangular plaque with reserved border and advancing horse with bridle and saddlecloth; possibly the leading edge of a wagon or chariot behind. 2.44 grams, 23 mm
Acquired 1979-1999. London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Post Sasanian Silver Earring Pair
6th-7th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £78
Each a scallop-shaped panel with repoussé obverse plate, hatched detailing, hooked suspension. 25.6 grams total, 41 mm each
Acquired between 1965-2020. Private collection, London. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
